Melbourne Diwali Festivals 2026

Where to celebrate Diwali in Melbourne in 2026. Diwali will be observed on Sunday 8th November 2026 The festival of lights is celebrated with large firework displays and the exchange of gifts and sweets among friends and family. The Hindu religious day of Diwali, also called Deepavali or the "Festival of Lights" is one of the most popular dates on the Hindu calendar, Diwali symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, and takes place each year after the harvest and to coincide with the new moon. Day | Festival & Meanings | Date Day 1 Dhanteras - Wealth & Prosperity - 6th November 2026 Interval Day Kali Chaudas 8th November 2026 Day 2 Narak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) - Victory & Hope 8th November 2026 Day 3 Diwali (Laxmi Pujan) - Dawn & Rebirth 8th November 2026 A calendar of Diwali celebrations across Melbourne in October and November. Diwali Melbourne